Hearings
England & Wales
30 Jun 2022 [2022] EWCA Civ 888; [2022] PTSR 1665; [2023] 2 All ER 425; [2022] WLR(D) 288, CA (Peter Jackson, Asplin, Warby LJJ)
09 Jun 2023 (appn dis) [2023] PTSR 1432, SC(E) (Lord Hodge DPSC, Lord Kitchin, Lord Sales JJSC)
Baptie v Kingston upon Thames Royal London Borough Council
Subject Matter
HOUSING — Homeless persons — Whether “homeless intentionally” — Claimant evicted after defaulting on rent payments — Local authority refusing application for housing assistance on ground claimant intentionally homeless — Local authority determining claimant having sufficient income to pay rent and reasonable living expenses — Whether lawful for local authority to have regard to Association of Housing Advice Services guidance when calculating reasonable living expenses — Whether welfare benefits cap to be taken into account — Housing Act 1996 (c 52), s 193(2) — Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) Order 1996 (SI 1996/3204), art 2
[2022] EWCA Civ 888; [2022] PTSR 1665; [2023] 2 All ER 425; [2022] WLR(D) 288, CA
Commentary
Local Government Lawyer
Judges allow appeal by council over affordability and non-payment of rent
Case comment
Nearly Legal
Affordability and intentional homelessness – assessments and guidance
Case comment